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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.59, 196.65 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.59, 196.65 and 98.35 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.59 : 196.65 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.59/196.65 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.59x = 196.65 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.59x = 19,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,340.53/142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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